Penetration Testing

The chance of major vulnerabilities being found from a penetration test are 30% or greater, with minor vulnerabilities found occurring in 50% or more tests. Most vulnerabilities found are due to misconfiguration of a control that was put into place. Penetration testing will bring vulnerabilities to light. (Source: Cobalt – American penetration testing company)

For as long as computers, software, networks & websites have been employed, malicious insiders & outsiders have been attempting to gain unauthorized access to them. Furthermore, with the growing number of internet of things (IoT) devices within companies, the need to be secure has never been higher. An internal IT department for a company with 100 employees is on average a single technician. Now, there is no way within a 38 hours week a single technician can handle projects, IT helpdesk, uptime demand, meetings, performance improvements & still secure the network. Generally, security is the lowest concern to company management & the IT department simply does not have the manpower to handle this.